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Mexico NOM-050 Commercial Labelling

A practical guide to Mexico NOM-050 Commercial Labelling for general products sold in Mexico: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Pre-packaged goods sold to consumers in Mexico; Importers and brands

Authority

Secretaría de Economía

Legal basis

NOM-050-SCFI (commercial labelling of goods)

Local representative

The Mexican importer is named on the label

Timeline

Before sale

Cost

Label and translation costs vary

If you do not comply

Fines and product removal

Who needs this

Pre-packaged goods sold to consumers in Mexico
Importers and brands

Documents you need

Spanish label artwork
Importer name, tax ID, and address
Net content and origin information

Compliance checklist

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Spanish label artwork
Importer name, tax ID, and address
Net content and origin information

How to comply

Prepare the Spanish label with required commercial information
Verify importer details
Apply the label before sale
Keep artwork records

Brief for your lab or agent

Copy this into an email, then edit the product and channel.

Request: Mexico NOM-050 Commercial Labelling — Mexico
Product category: General Products
Authority: Secretaría de Economía
Legal basis: NOM-050-SCFI (commercial labelling of goods)

Documents we already have:
  1. Spanish label artwork
  2. Importer name, tax ID, and address
  3. Net content and origin information

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Mexico NOM-050 Commercial Labelling in Mexico?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before sale.

Label and translation costs vary.

Common rejection reasons

Importer details missing
Spanish information incomplete
Net content not declared

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.